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AY18 VBZ

2018 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,172 mi
Last recorded33,172 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 33,172 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 33,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 32,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 27,181 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 21,599 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 21,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 15,633 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 15,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AY18 VBZ is a 2018 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,209 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY18 VBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 8 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY18 VBZ registered?

AY18 VBZ is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is AY18 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VBZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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